US President Donald Trump takes questions from reporters during a press briefing at the White House, on the one-year mark into his second term in office, in Washington, DC. Reuters
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Firstpost21-01-2026, 12:14

Fact-Checking Trump's First Year: Inflation, Wars, and Election Claims Under Scrutiny

  • Donald Trump completed his first year of a second term, marked by a chaotic period and a two-hour press briefing on accomplishments.
  • Trump made false claims about the US economy, stating low inflation and declining grocery prices, despite CPI figures showing increases.
  • He falsely claimed inflation was at a historic high when he took office, contradicting actual figures from January 2025 and historical data.
  • Trump's claims of resolving eight wars, including India-Pakistan and Egypt-Ethiopia disputes, are largely exaggerated or mischaracterized.
  • He reiterated the disproven lie that the 2020 election was stolen, despite clear electoral and popular vote results for Joe Biden.

Why It Matters: Trump's first year in his second term was marked by numerous unsubstantiated claims regarding the economy, foreign policy, and election integrity.

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